2. Question

How Decentralized Decision Making Helps?

Getting Better economic value

Limiting WIP

Reducing Defects

Reducing Risks

Correct

The decision-making framework overall helps in generating better economic values by reducing cycle time; the decisions need big economic trade off are done centralized, whereas decision which needs to be taken frequently and timely are decentralized.

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The decision-making framework overall helps in generating better economic values by reducing cycle time; the decisions need big economic trade off are done centralized, whereas decision which needs to be taken frequently and timely are decentralized.

Question 3 of 20

3. Question

What is “Build incrementally with fast, integrated learning”?

Delivering Incremental Value

Phase Gate approach

Baseline requirement with epics

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In traditional systems, we keep accumulating the development cost without delivering value till late in project/product development, with incremental development we delivery value frequent and often.

it also helps in – Reducing Uncertainty associated with Integration – Provide Faster learning by feedback

4. Question

The SAFe Principles should be implemented in sequential order rather than concurrently.

True

False

Correct

All principles are foundation, so we do not have any sequence or preference for them.

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All principles are foundation, so we do not have any sequence or preference for them.

Question 5 of 20

5. Question

Which one of the following is the main purpose of DevOps?

It joins development and operations to enable continuous deployment

It solely focuses on a set of practices applied to large systems

It is primarily about test automation

It enables the architectural runway

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DevOps is an Agile approach to bridge the gap between development and operations to deliver value faster and more reliable. SAFe enterprise implements DevOps to break down silos and empower each Agile Release Train (ART) and solution Train to deliver new features to their end users continuously. Over time, the separation between the development and operations is significantly reduced and trains operate with an automated, continuous delivery pipeline.

DevOps is an Agile approach to bridge the gap between development and operations to deliver value faster and more reliable. SAFe enterprise implements DevOps to break down silos and empower each Agile Release Train (ART) and solution Train to deliver new features to their end users continuously. Over time, the separation between the development and operations is significantly reduced and trains operate with an automated, continuous delivery pipeline.

Features and capabilities are developed and managed through the Program and Value Streams Kanbans, respectively. Capabilities are split into features. After the split, these features are moved from value Stream to Program backlog. Every backlog is emergent in nature, and some features may come directly in program backlog instead from the Value Stream backlog.

Having said that, at program level product management team is free to make some level of local decisions (centralized and decentralized decision making ). And they may pick up features which may come directly in program backlog, we can also have program epic at this level and may get features as a result of disaggregation of program epic.

Features and capabilities are developed and managed through the Program and Value Streams Kanbans, respectively. Capabilities are split into features. After the split, these features are moved from value Stream to Program backlog. Every backlog is emergent in nature, and some features may come directly in program backlog instead from the Value Stream backlog.

Having said that, at program level product management team is free to make some level of local decisions (centralized and decentralized decision making ). And they may pick up features which may come directly in program backlog, we can also have program epic at this level and may get features as a result of disaggregation of program epic.

7. Question

What next after training of executives, managers, & leaders in new SAFe implementation?

Create implementation roadmap

Extend to the portfolio

Identify Value Stream and Agile Release Trains

Train Lean-Agile Change Agents

Correct

Training helps in creating the sense of need, urgency. Afterward, it is time for the actual SAFe implementation, which includes identifying Value Streams and Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Value Streams and ARTs are the organizational backbones of a SAFe initiative. For more details, please refer: http://www.scaledagileframework.com/identify-value-streams-and-arts/

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Training helps in creating the sense of need, urgency. Afterward, it is time for the actual SAFe implementation, which includes identifying Value Streams and Agile Release Trains (ARTs). Value Streams and ARTs are the organizational backbones of a SAFe initiative. For more details, please refer: http://www.scaledagileframework.com/identify-value-streams-and-arts/

Question 8 of 20

8. Question

Which one of the following is true regarding team’s commitments made in PI planning?

A team commits to all PI objectives.

A team commits to all Stories they put on their PI plan

A team does not commit to stretch Objectives

A team commits to the PI Objectives with the highest business value

Correct

Objectives are business summaries of what each team intends to deliver in the next PI. During PI planning, Strech Objectives are items which are low in confidence for commitment. Stretch Objectives are not included in Team commitment. According to #3 of SAFe – ” Assume Variability; preserve options we do consider alternatives rather preserving options. All the alternatives of implementation may not be committed. Thus, the scope is split into committed and stretch objectives

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Objectives are business summaries of what each team intends to deliver in the next PI. During PI planning, Strech Objectives are items which are low in confidence for commitment. Stretch Objectives are not included in Team commitment. According to #3 of SAFe – ” Assume Variability; preserve options we do consider alternatives rather preserving options. All the alternatives of implementation may not be committed. Thus, the scope is split into committed and stretch objectives

Question 9 of 20

9. Question

How to measure average lead time using CFD?

A Measure the horizontal distance between arrival and departure lines on a Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD)

Measure the vertical distance between arrival and departure lines on a Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD)

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The cumulative flow diagram is used to measure the flow of Kanban system. In CFD, The arrival curve shows the rate at which backlog items are pulled into the work. The departure curve shows when they have accepted. The X axis (horizontal distance) shows the average lead time. The vertical line represents the Work in Progress (WIP)

The cumulative flow diagram is used to measure the flow of Kanban system. In CFD, The arrival curve shows the rate at which backlog items are pulled into the work. The departure curve shows when they have accepted. The X axis (horizontal distance) shows the average lead time. The vertical line represents the Work in Progress (WIP)

10. Question

Feature requires participation of a lazy Supplier. Best prioritization is?

Increase time critical component of each feature resulted in high COD

Make adjustments to the size (duration) denominator of the WSJF

Reserve Capacity for such Program Backlog Items

Correct

In WSJF, important jobs have to be divided into smaller, pretty important jobs to cut easier ways of making money (i.e. small, low-risk jobs that your customers are willing to pay for now). Since the implementation is incremental, whenever a continuing job doesn’t rank well against its peers, then you have likely satisfied that particular requirements sufficiently that you can move on to the next job.

Let’s take an example, During Pre-PI Planning, Product Management realizes that three features require the participation of a Supplier, who has proven able to deliver but usually takes longer to coordinate and execute. In that case, the best approach is to make adjustments to the Job size of the WSJF value for each of these features, as it will take longer to implement them.

In WSJF, important jobs have to be divided into smaller, pretty important jobs to cut easier ways of making money (i.e. small, low-risk jobs that your customers are willing to pay for now). Since the implementation is incremental, whenever a continuing job doesn’t rank well against its peers, then you have likely satisfied that particular requirements sufficiently that you can move on to the next job.

Let’s take an example, During Pre-PI Planning, Product Management realizes that three features require the participation of a Supplier, who has proven able to deliver but usually takes longer to coordinate and execute. In that case, the best approach is to make adjustments to the Job size of the WSJF value for each of these features, as it will take longer to implement them.

11. Question

Who owns the value stream budget allocation?

Solution Manager

Release Train Engineer

Product Management

Program Portfolio Management

Correct

Portfolio in SAFe includes the set of development value streams. Program portfolio management manages the budget for each Train. Each Value Stream has its budget. SAFe recommends funding value streams, not projects.

Portfolio in SAFe includes the set of development value streams. Program portfolio management manages the budget for each Train. Each Value Stream has its budget. SAFe recommends funding value streams, not projects.

12. Question

Strategic Themes represents the larger business initiatives that require WSJF prioritization and a lightweight business case

It allocate budget for Value Streams

It Links Enterprise Business Strategy with the SAFe portfolio

Strategic Themes are a high-level summary of each program’s Vision

Correct

Strategic Themes connect each SAFe portfolio to the enterprise business strategy. Strategic Themes influence ART funding, Portfolio Backlog, Program Vision, and Roadmap. Strategic Themes represent the key direction for the portfolio. Strategic Themes provides business context for decision-making within the portfolio and influence investments in value Streams and serve as input to the Economic Framework, Budget, Portfolio, Solution, and Program Backlog decisions. For more details, please refer: http://scaledagileframework.com/strategic-themes/

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Strategic Themes connect each SAFe portfolio to the enterprise business strategy. Strategic Themes influence ART funding, Portfolio Backlog, Program Vision, and Roadmap. Strategic Themes represent the key direction for the portfolio. Strategic Themes provides business context for decision-making within the portfolio and influence investments in value Streams and serve as input to the Economic Framework, Budget, Portfolio, Solution, and Program Backlog decisions. For more details, please refer: http://scaledagileframework.com/strategic-themes/

Question 13 of 20

13. Question

Which of the following is NOT a step in the Portfolio Kanban?

Analysis

Review

Funnel

Implementation

Prototype

Done

Portfolio Backlog

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Portfolio Kanban system has following stages: 1. Funnel: new ideas are welcome here 2. Review: Here understanding is refined 3. Analysis: Go/ No-Go decision is taken 4. Portfolio Backlog: These are epics approved by PPM 5. Implementation: Epics are decomposed into Value Stream/ Program Epics 6. Done: Here success criteria for the Epics have been met. The SAFe portfolio Kanban system is used primarily to identify and manage the flow of epics that affect the course of action for value streams and the Agile Release Trains (ARTs) that realize them. For more details, please refer: http://www.scaledagileframework.com/portfolio-kanban/

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Portfolio Kanban system has following stages: 1. Funnel: new ideas are welcome here 2. Review: Here understanding is refined 3. Analysis: Go/ No-Go decision is taken 4. Portfolio Backlog: These are epics approved by PPM 5. Implementation: Epics are decomposed into Value Stream/ Program Epics 6. Done: Here success criteria for the Epics have been met. The SAFe portfolio Kanban system is used primarily to identify and manage the flow of epics that affect the course of action for value streams and the Agile Release Trains (ARTs) that realize them. For more details, please refer: http://www.scaledagileframework.com/portfolio-kanban/

Question 14 of 20

14. Question

Which one of the following is the primary role of the SAFe portfolio?

Finance and nurture a set of solution development activities

Execute solution development activities

To hold PI planning meeting

Nurture Solution Development Activities

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The primary role of the SAFe portfolio is to finance and nurture a set of solution development activities. These set of solution development activities enables the business strategy. And to enable this, each portfolio must execute within approved operating budget.

Roles at the portfolio level are involved in PI planning and solution development activities to make sure an alignment with business strategy.

The primary role of the SAFe portfolio is to finance and nurture a set of solution development activities. These set of solution development activities enables the business strategy. And to enable this, each portfolio must execute within approved operating budget.

Roles at the portfolio level are involved in PI planning and solution development activities to make sure an alignment with business strategy.

15. Question

When multiple ARTs working in the same Value Stream need to align and coordinate

When stakeholders ask for

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In a large value stream, the pre-and post-PI planning meetings allow Agile Release Trains to build an aligned plan for the next Program Increment. These activities support and coordinate the various ARTs involved in the value stream. Planning at this level helps bring alignment to the building of the Solutions and provides direction and visibility into where the solution is going in the next Program Increment.

In a large value stream, the pre-and post-PI planning meetings allow Agile Release Trains to build an aligned plan for the next Program Increment. These activities support and coordinate the various ARTs involved in the value stream. Planning at this level helps bring alignment to the building of the Solutions and provides direction and visibility into where the solution is going in the next Program Increment.

16. Question

Solution Demo helps in:

Identifying the Solution Vision

Limiting WIP for ART

Mitigating investment risks for the Value Stream?

Correct

The solution demo is the top event of the PI cycle for a value stream. The results of all the development efforts from many ARTs—along with the contributions from suppliers—are integrated, evaluated, and made visible to the Customers and other stakeholders. This demo provides a regular cadence for objective evaluation of the solution and for gathering stakeholder and Customer feedback.

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The solution demo is the top event of the PI cycle for a value stream. The results of all the development efforts from many ARTs—along with the contributions from suppliers—are integrated, evaluated, and made visible to the Customers and other stakeholders. This demo provides a regular cadence for objective evaluation of the solution and for gathering stakeholder and Customer feedback.

Question 17 of 20

17. Question

What role accepts Capabilities?

Solution Manager

Product Manager

Value Stream Engineer

Solution Architect/Engineer

Release Train Engineer

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Solution Management The Solution management is the one responsible for refining and prioritizing capabilities, as per Solution Increment Definition of Done Solution Management accepts the capabilities after Solution Demo.

Solution Management The Solution management is the one responsible for refining and prioritizing capabilities, as per Solution Increment Definition of Done Solution Management accepts the capabilities after Solution Demo.